The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-05-07
AFOUuDLIuG'S FATE
The Maid of the Tyr
olese Valley.
BY H. BIRD. ESQ.
CHAPTER V.


A Wild tale had travelled all over Volothol.
The new chaplain had slain the Wears
niece, and Franzi, the founding, had flown
from the yicarge, and gone none knew
whittier. Such was the report circulated
10y the wicked sohoolmaster of what had
inst happened at the vicarage. Everybody
heard the story with intense Amusement
nnd sorrow Many refused to believe it,
and threatened to punish the man who
dared to setit afoat.
The wheelright of the place-a sturdy
fellow-the tailor, and the shoemaker all
fell upon the schoolmaster and menaced
him with their several fists. Upon which
the creature cried out lusti y and besought
them in such piteous accents to spare him
that they released him
You shall not feel the strength Of my
arm on this occasion, Master School
master, said the wheelwright But be-
ware if YOU speak further i'll of our new
chaplain
But wherefore should | speak other of
him than according to his deserving?" per-
sisted the schOolmaster. You do not know
him, | tell you. He wanted to turn every
thing in the chapel and out OF it upside
down But heaven has taken away his
power, and he is fallen into the hands of
the Evil Onel' he addad, with hypocriti-
cal drawi. But, there. so your ways to the
vlcarage and you will learn whether | have
spoken falsely or otherwise.
We must now return to Albert.
As the vicar ceased speaking, thu chap
lain disappeared down the stairs, and
rushed out into the night He was half
distracted, and hardly knew what he was
about. For hours and hours he wandered
mp and down the lanes of the village He
could see lights in the vicarage, and in al
most every cottage III the valley. What had
he done. And where was he now to find
shelter for his head? BY this time he felt
that his parents had heard of the disgrace
that had been thrown upon his guiltless
head. What would they think of him?
Would they credit the vile report which
would probably be raised against him?
The stars had vanished now, and the
snow was falling fast The chapel clock
struck the hour of four. Albert was numbed
with cold, and a strange drowsinesS semed
to take possession of his senses He glanced
toward the little chipel-the lights which
burned night and day there made 1t visible
through the darkness of the scene-and he
felt half inclined to seek temporary shell
ter beneath Its holy walls.
Full OF WEAKNESS, the poor young man
leaned against the trunk of a tree. He
thought he could lay himself down there
and die. lie did not fear death, for he
knew he had committed but little sin. But
just as he was about to seek the earth for
Ills pillow, the snow ceased to fall, and
the morning star shone clear and bright in
the heavens. He looked upward with sud
denly renewed strength anImating his whole
frame. In his eyes the star had assumed
the aspect OF an angels tace, which smiled
upon him and seemed TO say to him: Fear
not; heaven will stand firm Y by thee, even
ha bal ole no III, mid hoI- !,
meath thy feet"
Albert at once turned round, and made
toward the home of his parents. He
thought he would bid them farewell and
then leave Nolothol forever. and go some
whore where no one would know him
His fathers house looked black in the
gloom. and as if it forbade his approach.
He found the outer gate wide open, and
likewise the door, as though his advancing
steps had been heard; but not a soul was to
be seen. tie entered, and went up stairs
into his OLD room, where he found large
fire burning III the stove, and on the table
a lamp.
He was surprised. Evidently his coming
had been expected. He SIT down before
tie blazing wood, and rubbed his frozen
hands together. He reflected on his sad
condition for some time, then laid his head
upon his pillow, and forgot his troubles in
sleep.
When he awoke, his father was by his
bedside The old mans eyes were fixed
severely upon his son.
Father" cried Albert springing up and
rushing toward him
But old Unterwald drew back and raised
his arm with q Threatening gesture.
Stay where you are he said, sternly.
I must be made to understand certain mat
tiers. before | can allow YOU to greet me as
parent. Do YOU know what have heard?
| once told you, Albert that Won would
never grow too great for me to talk to YOU
az father should talk TO his son. left
the door Enclosed early this morning. be
cause | wished the neIghbors II see that
had not cast you adrift. Now tell me. Al
bert what has happened. You are not my
son II YOU speak aught but the truth.
Fear not, father. | Will not of end your
sight long. | Will start away at daylight
And It viii be well for you to 40 so, if
what the people say of you be true old
nterWald replied. Under my roof there
can be no shelter for you after tonight
oh, boy, boy, why have YOU dealt me this
heavy bow? You know with what reluc-
u4u,6 ! suffered you to chose life so
widely apart from our own; but / let you
have your own way. thinking il best to DO
so. And now YOU return 70 me in shame and
like thief oh, Albert, 7ou have broken
my heart
Here the speakers voice died away, and
he drew the back of his hand acros his eyes.
as II to wipe away the tears which were
flowing down his brown and withered
cheeks
Father, retired Albert, "by oil that is
sacred, l have done nothing unworthy
The old man shook his head. Go on;
let me hear Your tale. he said.
Then Albert related all those particulars
with which the reader has already been
made acquainted
As the words fell from the voung priests
bps, SO vanished all doubt from the fathers
mind The old man folded Albert in his
arms. and held HIM in an affectionate en-
brace give thanks TO heaven for hav-
ing bestowed upon me so good son. he
sand. But what shall we do?7 he asked.
by and by. Tie vicar will send his report
IN 70 the ordination.
And let him do SO. / shall not be con-
demned unheard Albert calmly replied:
my Judges wlllisten to my defense. After
ward | Viii seek 10 obtain a living some
where else, far, far from NoIothol. where
nothing will be known about me.
Ny boy, my boy, l fear the future vii
prove a sad blank to you,"
Albert looked down. and was silent.
speak! pursued the old man. You
need have no secrets from your father. I
fear that your heart Is no longer in your
calling. and I think II would beat lighter
under farmers coat than under priests
gown
Albert seized the speakers hand. and
pressed II between both his own Strength
will come TO all those who ask for il. ! will
do my duty honestly I"
NV good, my honorable som" exclaimed
old Unterwald. Never mind my ugly
words stay here as long as you like; the
longer the better for us / cannot say that
YOU have acted wrongly. You did not raise
your hand against the lady; The blood that
vas shed sss not Of your shedding. You